Youth Employment Inspector
State of Indiana
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Remote
USD 42,900-42,900 / year
Posted on Apr 23, 2026
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Youth Employment Inspector
Date Posted: Apr 23, 2026
Requisition ID: 476468
Location:
100% Remote, IN, US, 47421
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL):
The mission of the Indiana Department of Labor is to advance the safety, health, and prosperity of Hoosiers in the workplace. To make significant strides in achieving our mission, we emphasize both enforcement and voluntary compliance for employers. Our office administers the IOSHA program, state wage and hours, youth employment laws, and underground coal mine safety. We also have many free training and educational resources available to the public through our INSafe Division. Finally, our Quality, Metrics & Statistics Division counts, measures, and tracks trends internally and externally. Our goal is to help make Indiana a great place to work and do business. Let us know how we can help you.
Role Overview:
As Youth Employment Inspector, you will investigate claims of youth employment law violations at Indiana businesses where minors are predominately present. In addition to inspections, following complaints, you must also conduct both targeted and random inspections of workplaces, payroll records, etc. You will also serve as an educational resource to all firms, schools, or individuals who request youth employment law training or consulting.
This position works remotely and will be required to reside in and travel to counties in Southern Indiana.
Applicants must currently reside in Southern Indiana or have plans to relocate there within the next 30 days to be considered for this position.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct thorough investigations of workplace conditions, often where minors are employed, to identify any safety hazards or violation of Indiana’s youth employment laws.
- Audit time-card entry, payroll data, and personnel records at places of business inspected;
- Work with workplace management to gather information and/or resolve issues and/or violations.
- Issue violations and penalties as appropriate and re-inspect businesses with violations to ensure abatement.
- Track all inspection, training, and consulting activities in the youth employment application.
- Provide individual or group training and consultation to businesses on Indiana’s youth employment laws and rules.
- Provide training and outreach services to Indiana middle and high schools on Indiana youth employment laws and rules.
- Complete accurate and timely records and reports related to travel, work schedule, and work activities.
- Work with the U.S. Department of Labor to remain abreast of applicable federal youth employment laws and rules.
- Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and to prepare reports of findings. The employee must also report to the agency’s central office for occasional meetings or events. The number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to speak professionally and concisely and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively work with all levels of an organization and to diffuse difficult customer situations.
- Working knowledge and the ability to apply State and Federal laws and regulations concerning youth employment.
- Ability to analyze procedures and policies and recommend improvements.
- Ability complete assignments within established timeframes or by established due dates.
- Proven skills in organization, prioritization, and follow-up.
- Valid Indiana driver's License and clean driving record.
A degree is not required. However, project coordination or professional administrative experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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Nearest Major Market: Bloomington Indiana
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